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What Parts Of The Directory For Worship Have Constitutional Authority (If Any)
BCO 56, 57, and 58 have been given full constitutional authority by the Eleventh General Assembly after
being submitted to the Presbyteries and receiving the necessary two-thirds (2/3) approval of the Presbyteries.
What rule guides Public Worship?
BCO 47-1
The Holy Scriptures

The Scriptures forbid the worshipping of God by images, or in any other way not appointed in His Word, and requires the receiving, observing, and keeping pure and entire all such religious worship and ordinances as God hath appointed in His Word (WSC 51, 50)
What is the purpose of public worship?
BCO 47-3
The end of public worship is the glory of God.
What are the Proper Elements of Worship?
BCO 47-9
Reading of Scripture
Singing of psalms and hymns
Prayer
Preaching of the Word
Presentation of offerings
Confession of Faith
Observing the Sacraments
On Special occasions taking oaths.
In Brief, how ought we to keep the Lord's day?
BCO 48
By keeping it holy, participating in public and private worship, and resting.
Who Is Responsible For Deciding Who Preaches In A Church?
BCO 53-6
No person should be invited to preach in any of the churches under our care without the consent of the Session.
What Vows Do Parents Make At The Baptism Of Their Children?
BCO 56-5
1. Set before him a godly example
2. Pray with and for him
3. Teach him the doctrines of true religion
4. Strive to bring him up in the admonition of the Lord
Who Admits People To The Lord's Supper?
BCO 57-2
The Session
The time when young persons come to understand the Gospel cannot be precisely fixed. This must be left to the prudence of the Session, whose office it is to judge, after careful examination, the qualifications of those who apply for admission to sealing ordinances.
What vows are made (admittance to the Lord's Supper)
BCO 57-5
Same vows as those made by communicant members.
Acknowledgement of sin and need of salvation in Christ
Endeavor to live as becomes a believer
Promise to support the church and submit to its authority and discipline